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Flag Day Protest: Upside Down Flags Against Authoritarianism

6/13/2025

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Flag Day on June 14 commemorates the adoption of the American flag in 1777, this year aligning with President Trump's military parade and the Army's 250th anniversary. Though not a federal holiday, it holds national significance. In a bold statement, the Women's March Foundation calls on citizens to fly their flags upside down, symbolizing a protest against rising authoritarianism.

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Flag Day on June 14 commemorates the adoption of the American flag in 1777, this year aligning with President Trump's military parade and the Army's 250th anniversary. Though not a federal holiday, it holds national significance. In a bold statement, the Women's March Foundation calls on citizens to fly their flags upside down, symbolizing a protest against rising authoritarianism.